Two former Providence Foundation employees are charged with fraud involving over $115,000 from San Francisco, involving false invoicing for unrendered services at a shelter they managed.

Kitchen Story in San Francisco's Mission District is closing after 12 years. The popular brunch spot is known for Millionaire's Bacon. A new concept is teased for the future, while its Oakland location remains open.

A reduced number of participants attended the annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge at Ocean Beach despite the cold and rainy weather, celebrating the event's enduring spirit with a chilly dip in 54-degree water.

A rollover on northbound I-280 near Serramonte Boulevard killed one passenger and closed lanes for hours on New Year’s Day.

Judge P. Casey Pitts upheld a mandate for humane treatment of detainees at a San Francisco ICE facility, confirming it applies to all ICE-operated detention rooms.

After 13 years, the popular Castro brunch spot Kitchen Story (3499 16th Street) has closed ahead of a concept change.

After 21 years in the Castro, neighborhood staple restaurant Thai Chef (4133 18th Street) has closed.

San Francisco reports a significant drop in crime rates for 2025, reaching historical lows in violent crimes and seeing decreases in major crime categories.

Tesla's sales fell by 9% in 2025 to 1.64 million vehicles, losing its spot as the world's largest EV seller to BYD's 2.26 million. Factors include loss of a $7,500 tax credit, Musk's politics, and strong competition.

Humboldt County announced a $20,000 reward for information about Andrea 'Chick' White, last seen on Highway 299 near Blue Lake in 1991.

San Francisco faces flooding and strong winds as the NWS issues warnings for high tides and stormy weather, with potential power outages and thunderstorms expected through the weekend.

San Francisco Business Times found the Bay Area’s largest year‑end stock sale was about $4 billion in biotech, as local drug developers leaned on secondary offerings to raise cash. Terns was among the biggest raises in December.

A Crescent Park estate in Palo Alto traded for $17.5M to a tech‑investing couple, a sign of continued demand at the top of the city's housing market.